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For years, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been rubber-stamping new gas pipelines and plants, ignoring the overwhelming scientific evidence that we need to move away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible to preserve a livable climate.

Now, it’s time to stand up to FERC. From November 3-7, people are gathering at FERC’s headquarters in Washington, DC to oppose new gas infrastructure.

In solidarity, the 350 Massachusetts Climate Legacy campaign is mobilizing to submit comments to FERC opposing two new gas projects proposed for Massachusetts: the Spectra pipeline expansion and the Kinder Morgan pipeline.

By submitting hundreds of thoughtful, well-researched comments, we can help turn the tide and stop the new gas projects planned for Massachusetts.

2) FERC will send you an email. Click on the link at the bottom of the email. The link will take you to a page for submitting your comments with your name and contact information already filled in.

3) Start by inputting the docket number for the Kinder Morgan pipeline (PF14-22). Hit the button marked “Search”, then wait a moment for a response. Then, click on the blue cross in the far right column under the heading labelled “Select”.

4) Then, input the docket number for the Spectra pipeline expansion (CP14-96). Again, hit “Search” and wait a moment for a response. Then, click on the blue cross in the far right column under the heading labelled “Select”.

5) Finally, enter your comment and tell FERC why we need to stop new gas pipelines! It lets you enter up to 6000 characters. It’s best if you type up your comment before, and just copy and paste it into this box. When you’re done, hit the “enter” button on the site.

Quality matters. FERC is required by law to read each comment carefully and weigh the substantive arguments for and against each project. Concise, well-written, and well-researched comments can make a big impact.

Submit questions and requests for information. What questions should gas companies have to answer before they can build new projects?

Share personal stories about how gas pipelines will impact you.

Note: do not share specific information about your individual objections to the Kinder Morgan pipeline (such as, “the north end of my property is home to this endangered species”, etc.). The Kinder Morgan pipeline is still in the “pre-filing” stage, and it’s better to reveal such information during the “filing” stage.

The 350 Massachusetts divestment team met this weekend on Cape Cod for two days of planning, strategizing and fun. We’re excited to make MA the first to divest in 2015! Interested in getting more involved in divestment? Contact Eli Gerzon, State Divestment Organizer for Better Future Project, eli@betterfutureproject.org.

Great editorial today from The Boston Globe applauding the grassroots climate movement — including a shoutout to the People’s Climate March and Better Future Project / 350 Massachusetts! Read and share with friends — here’s the link.

On Wednesday, October 1, about a hundred people — plus Elmo, Big BIrd and The Count — joined us outside the offices of WGBH to call for the removal of climate denier David Koch from their Board of Trustees. It was an impressive crowd despite the rain, and earned great coverage from The Boston Herald, The Boston Herald (again), WGBH, and WGBH (again). We’ll be keeping the heat on WGBH along with our partners at Forecast the Facts, so stay tuned for updates — and let us know if you have ideas for the campaign!

We’re very excited to announce our new partnership with Equal Exchange. Equal Exchange has been on the forefront of the Fair Trade movement since its inception and is dedicated to a fair, honest and equitable trading system that works to better the lives of both farmers and consumers. Better Future Project / 350 Massachusetts is very proud to be partnering with them! Here’s how it works: if you purchase Equal Exchange chocolates, coffee, or tea through our online portal, 25% of the proceeds will be donated directly to Better Future Project to support programs like 350 Massachusetts. It’s a win-win-win: support small-scale farmers, enjoy delicious chocolate, coffee and tea, and contribute to groundbreaking climate activism all at the same time! Click here to purchase.

For the most up-to-date information on bus departure times and locations, please go to the ticket purchasing page: http://bit.ly/1jW0UL2

In order to coordinate before and during the People’s Climate March, we will be sending periodic updates to all bus registrants. If you’re planning to make your own way to the march, but you want to stay updated on our plans, you can fill out this form to receive the updates.

There will also be a mass texting system with updates, locations, and reminders before and day of the march. To sign up for that, text @PCM350MA to 23559.

Are you interested in helping with outreach and recruitment leading up the march, and then checking people in on the day of? Sign up to volunteer here! We’re especially in need of bus captains in Worcester, Boston, Cambridge, and Amherst.

Last spring, Ken Ward and Jay O’Hara used a small white lobster boat to blockade a delivery of coal to the Brayton Point Power Plant.

When they go to trial on September 8 and 9, they will seek to use a necessity defense to argue that they were defending their lives from the imminent threat of climate change. James Hansen and Bill McKibben, among other expert witnesses, are being called to testify.

Can you join Ken and Jay in the courthouse to show solidarity and support? RSVP here!

WHAT: Trial for Ken and Jay, the lobster boat blockadersWHEN: Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9WHERE: Fall River District Court, 186 S Main Street, Fall River, MA